MNV Volume 75......the Christmas edition

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It's time to get out your sparkle. Over here for festive fashion cheer, friendship and anything frivolous.

Don't worry Lib, you'll only get a fine if you have been late already in the last year :) and for you. DH and I frequently snap at each other on the way out of the house, so I know how you feel, but you're right not to text!

QueenC oh no, hope you feel better for the weekend.

Welcome Jenny!

OOTD is brown! (Lib you'll like it ) LKB riding boots, Jaeger camel hair pencil skirt, Uniqlo camel merino cardigan, gold jewellery.

Anyone looking for a stylish Xmas jumper, the outnet has lots in today (Chinti & Parker exclusive designs and also Markus Lupfer sequin ones)!

Queen have you NCed again?
Gutted as cocktails have been cancelled due to illness tonight so we're heading to a local pub in the village instead - not quite the same. Will be rescheduled for after Christmas. So I'll be wearing thick black opaques and Pistols instead with the dress - good thing it can be dressed up or down.
But in good news I managed to get Ibiza Classics tickets at the O2 for next December.
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shop I regularly do a subtle name change-like to keep you on your toes.

After my mammoth last minute shopping from my sick bed the other day, I am inundated with parcels . Although the thing I ordered on next delivery from Warehouse has not arrived even though it should have been here yesterday. More annoyingly there is no one to speak to in person, just email. Grr.

Linus I'm dreaming of a white lady now....

Ah here you are, had a super busy week last week and didn't log on, bot even to lurk but funnily enough I walked past Monsoon and was looking at this sparkly dress only to find Shop and Blingy had bought similar versions.

Have enjoyed reading your Christmas preparations but I'm with Queen re: my love for Christmas and can't wait until dc stop believing so that we can spending Christmas abroad. bah humbug me although I do get into the spirit and do that blooming elf thing although I forgot last night and had to quickly find somewhere to put him.

No s&b news for me but am stalking a few items for the sales

Elf free house here! I love Christmas but draw the line at commiting myself to a nightly task!!!

Blair phew re the fine. I am usually well on top of it so haven't been late before. Lovely OOTD. I haven't been wearing the LKB boots much. Find them very hot for wearing all day in an office.

Shame about your cocktail night shop.

I'm wearing my Xmas jumper today! It's from TKMaxx, oatmeal marl with a robin on the front and intersia sleeves in oatmeal, red and grey. I've had loads of compliments and people asking where I got it. Best of all it's 100℅ merino so no sparks

ds's computer is on its way so i'm relieved about that, it was the final big thing i needed ordering and it should be here next week. ive got maybe one or two bits left to get but nothing major. candles burning, pine scent right now in one room and a cinnamon scent in the other.

Had a quick hair trim today and finally, FINALLY, the last remnants from that disastrous perm are GONE. only taken two years!!

my christmas jumper this year is fluffy red and white intersia pattern on it which is mostly snowflakes. absolutely a triumph in man made fibres but its goign to be worn so little it doesnt matter at all

My bed socks have arrived!!!!! Once dd is in bed I'm taking myself off to the bath with a candle & a gin, then retire to bed with warm tootsies

Nice dress Kitty did you buy it?
Gutted my night out has now been completely cancelled so I will be drinking at home with sparkly nails. Rubbish.

Ah shop that's rubbish. Hope you're drinking something festive?

Just wine Jenny - lots of wine. Thank God I didn't buy the sequin dress. At least the Oliver Bonas one is more wearable.

Ah I'm on the gin (hic). Although I do have a nice bottle of Sancerre in the fridge...

Shame about your night out shop.

Hope the bed socks live up to expectations jenny. I always used to wear socks in bed from about oct-April, but DH hates them so I wear them less these days, but a nice cashmere pair so sound tempting! And welcome! I'm quite new around here and everyone is lovely and friendly

lib as much as I love the festive build up there's no way I'm starting the elf thing. That sounds like hell to me. Hope you're feeling a bit better.

Come to East London shop, I'm off to some shitty nightclub!

Wearing black sequin leggings (H&M), chiffon cold shoulder top (Zara, much nicer than it sounds), burgundy velvet courts (Sam Edelman), burgundy fur jacket (TS, bought at the MU) and velvet leopard bag (Saint Laurent). Hair in high pony and smoky eye/nude lip make up. Also wearing a little gold and diamond necklace I picked up at Fortnums last night. Bit of a rush job, but it'll do!

My Xmas jumper says 'Sleigh my name, sleigh my name', which I find amusing, even if no one else does. 100% acrylic, natch.

Oh yes, and welcome to jenny! My bed socks are furry with cat faces from TK Maxx but I do love them. I put my new cashmere wristwarmers into a 60 wash at the weekend so I'd have NO chance with socks.

Shop no I didn't buy the dress but if I had an office party I would have been tempted, what a PITA about your night out, I hate being let down these days especially when I've been looking forward to going somewhere.

hello Jenny looking forward to chatting with you

better go and think of something 'fun' to do with the elf, luckily enough the dc are easily pleased and I don't have to go to too much effort

love the sound of the outfit Amber

I am wearing a Santa hat, Christmas jumper (with j crew matchsticks of anyone looking for smidgeon of fasjion!) and we have just done our last tree with christmassy candles burning and the obligatory Christmas music. Most activity I have had in 2 days. knackered!

Everyone I'm not really sure why I bought them - I rarely wear socks to bed! It's never really cold enough and my feet are often out of bed A little bit of dirty enabling on instagram resulted in such frivolous spending.

Another elf free house here - I'm honestly not creative (or patient) enough. Dd1 is 3 so she's happy enough with the tree.

Everyone is so welcoming here

Right I'm packed for London mystery trip.
DH said to take something smart. You all know he has no clue about fashion. Also I have a lot of levels if smart so I've packed my Sandro black fit and flare short sleeved dress with black ghillies and animal print clutch.
For day time I'm wearing my MU outfit.
Black leather skinnies
Tan R and B Chelsea boot
Black long line rubbed wool sweater
Animal print scarcamel coat

Excited

I watched AbFab the movie - what a load of rubbish.
Amber have fun. Shit club would have been perfect tonight.
Early night for me.
Dry is it this weekend you go then? Not next?

Tomorrow Shop

Exciting dry! Hope you have a brilliant time.
Shop so disappointing about your night out.
QueenC which coffee machine did you buy DH? I'm thinking of one for myself.

Hi everyone, so much to catch up on, I really must try better on this thread. Have been so busy not to mention stressed. My bastard tenants have left and trashed the place as usual so I need to focus on sorting that but am away soon so will have to leave it till Jan. As a result have less to spend for the forseeable
welcome to jenny my forever cold feet are jealous of your socks!
bernice you were right about the mv trainers!
mara love those faux leather leggings, I like the straight leg rather than tapered
shop shame about your night out, hope you get your chance to wear your lovely new dress soon. I agree re AbFab , utter crap, couldn't watch to the end.
dry have a great time in london
Hello to everyone else will try and catch up properly

I bought this jumper I already have it in grey and wear it loads.
can someone buy this dress, its beautiful uterque dress

Forgot to say its so lovely to have linus back!